I'm so glad I finally had the chance to visit Tala! The staff was super welcoming and the coffee…read morewas delicious. I was surprised at how crowded it was at 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday. Some customers were there to socialize and others were camped out to work from their laptops. I snagged the second-to-last table when I arrived, and the last table was claimed a minute later. In addition to coffee, lattes, cappuccino and other similar drinks, Tala offers a small section of muffins and pastries as well as a small lunch menu. I'd love to go back and try a sandwich with my next latte. The location is odd, in an industrial area off the beaten path. But considering the crowd in there, the word is clearly out and people are flocking to it!

The seating is the only reason this doesn't have 5 stars. The comfortable chairs are way too low,…read moreand too many things without back support. Lovely and friendly staff, good coffee, and food that I am never hungry enough to try. Closes early but that's a feature of the area/customers not a bug that they can fix.

Great coffee spot right next to the Libertyville Metra stop. I missed my train in the morning so…read moreinstead of punishing myself and getting all mad, I treated myself to a brown butter latte and a cranberry orange scone. After all it is a Friday! There are many things on the winter menu that I would love to try next time I am back. The scone was huge and very flavorful. And the brown butter latte was a nice warm treat on a cold Chicago morning. The employees behind the counter were nice and friendly and helped me decide my drink for the morning. It was between the miso caramel latte or the brown butter latte, and I went with the brown butter. Nice chill coffee spot with great options. They have a nice cozy couch in the front and heard they have a nice big sitting area in the back that I didn't have time to check out. Til next time!

Stopped in for a beverage before work this morning. I've been to Hansa many times in the past, many…read moremany years ago. This was my first time in about 7 years. Same industrial feel inside with lots of seating and work space. Great as a remote working space or a meeting with friends. Expansive menu. All of the usuals for such a craft coffee shop but they also have a great selection pastries, some of which are vegan and gluten free. They've even got the ingredients for each item posted on the side of the display. Their website and social media is very backdated. I couldn't find anything recent in terms of their current menu in order to plan ahead before coming but the woman behind the register was very helpful.

This is the best coffee shops in Libertyville. The staff is extremely…read more Helpfull and compared to the other Shops none can be compared. I will Suggest this shop to friends and family. We tried the new shop on south Milwaukee ave even though the space Is large however we asked for sugar free coffee and the response was that They have been asked however they Have not followed up. They show no interest In following up My suggest Queens as being the best.

This review is overdue and my return to the shop is similarly so…read more When they had newly opened, I wandered in, curious. I was offered/comped a specialty tea. I had the tea and it was delightful. Time is a limited quantity, but the to-do list includes a return here. All seems good there.

Great matcha lattes, coffee, savory breakfast items and sweet treats, keeps us coming back whenever…read morethe line isn't too long and we're lucky enough to grab a seat! Servers are friendly and it's nice to relax with a view of downtown Libertyville while enjoying a cuppa!

Great corner coffee shop. Enjoyed the coffee and the atmosphere in the cafe. Music wasn't too loud…read more The paintings on the walls are whimsical and funny to look at. The was comfortable to sit and relax here too. It has a homey feeling. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff here. Will be back.

TLDR - The Black Forest Coffee drink is great!…read more Full Review First to note: I'm a big coffee person and love drinking my coffee black in the morning. I will almost always pick black coffee over lattes, cappuccinos, and other classic combinations that would potentially mask the flavor notes of good quality coffee. The exceptions are specialty coffee drinks that have some unique combination of ingredients (aside from just different syrup flavors). But even then, I admit I'm a bit wary of having tried many cafes where these specialty drinks end up being too sweet. I've passed by Cherry & Coffee Cafe many times in Hawthorn mall in the past without giving it a second thought because of the very thing I mentioned above - likening it to cafes with overly sweet drinks. On this particular day, which happened to be Father's Day, I was in the area and looking for something caffeinated in the afternoon. I happened to glance at Cherry & Coffee Cafe's menu on google and saw something called "Black Forest Coffee", which was described as being made with chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries. This sounded intriguing enough that I ventured over to give it a shot. It somehow didn't click in my mind that this wasn't black coffee (I had interpreted/misread the description as having notes of chocolate and cherry). It finally hit me when I was ordering my drink and the barista asked me which milk I wanted (it's also quite possible I got confused because "coffee" was in the name instead of "latte"). I decided to go ahead with my order anyway since I had already made the trip over. Long story short, I was VERY surprised that the Black Forest Coffee drink was both not too sweet and quite good! My wife is especially picky with sugar levels (think Kung Fu Tea's milk tea with 0% sugar because she thinks the boba already adds enough sugar) and even she enjoyed it. So thanks to this happy accident, I think I will be back in the future to try their other offerings! Full description of Black Forest Coffee (found on my receipt): Espresso, chocolate sauce, maraschino cherries juice, shaved chocolate, maraschino cherries, milk or alternative milk

I tried coffee and crepes with banana and strawberries, Nutella and were delicious, just the right…read moreamount of sweetness without an overwhelming amount of sugar. My daughter ordered a savory salmon crepe, and it was also very tasty. I will be recommending this cafe because I really liked it.

The boba tea was so good! I asked the server for more popping boba, and he gave me so much in a…read moregiant cup. This is the best place for working, dates, or even just a fun after-school treat. It's the best! 5 out of 5.

We liked this place!…read more Had the MaCow Dream #M6 with a side pistachio cookie instead of a macaroon. So refreshing and great soft serve. With tip & tax about $8. Cute place, with lots of seating, would definitely come back!

This place is amazing!! Definitely one of a kind! Super kind workers and amazing drinks!! Super fun…read moreinside with claw machines and board games! Definitely coming back!!!

This is my go to bubble tea place in the area. Can never go wrong with Kung Fu. Service is good and…read moreI love trying different drinks. They have lots of games so it's a cool hangout place.

Two words describe Duck Donuts: AMAZING & DECADENT. The highlight of Libertyville These donuts…read morewill put a smile on your face.

$17.50 for 6 donuts... was surprised to learn I'd have to wait for them to be made to order. After…read morea long wait, got the donuts. They are goopy sticky nonsense, inedibly bad. The frosting is DISGUSTING and 99% sugar. Ended up throwing away the whole box. Overpriced garbage, a gimmick shop. Gas stations serve better donuts. If you have to eat it with a fork, it's not a donut. It's a failure.

café was busy always a good sign! Really nice atmosphere and great service…read more I had a cookie that tasted natural and not overly sweet like most store-bought desserts really delicious. I also ordered the breakfast panini, which was super filling and packed with eggs, bacon, and plenty of protein. They even included a small piece of dark chocolate, which was a really nice touch. Would definitely come back!

Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Libertyville is this gem of a coffee shop/brunch spot…read more The space is bigger than you think. There is a meeting room and back room in addition to the main space. My friends and I are there at least monthly to catch up over breakfast and great cup of coffee. You order at the counter and everything is brought to your table. Servers and the owners are helpful and attentive, and the menu has a good selection of breakfast/brunch/lunch items. If you're lucky, there will be a cinnamon roll available!! There is plenty of parking in the strip mall, and when the weather allows there is outdoor seating available.

Nice variety of artisan breads, always fresh and ready to go! The monkey bread and rosemary scones…read moreare the best! Must arrive early for the best selections of breads and pastries. Since they bring in inventory from their sister store in Evanston. What you see is what they have, so don't expect a secret stash in the back. If you want specific items or need to feed a large group, order online in advance. Knowledgeable friendly staff are always on deck.

Is there something I don't like at Hewn? No!…read more Well there was this one time when I arrived 15 minutes before opening. That was not good. A good bakery vibe for Libertyville. It's a small shop with all items on display. The challenge is to limit one's purchase. Try something new. It'll be your favorite until you try something else.